If you use low-quality gas without extra fuel additives and detergents, your fuel system and injectors will get dirty. Here’s how they work.

Fuel injector cleaners are additives that are poured right into the gas tank and remove carbon deposits and other contaminants from the injectors. This can lead to better fuel economy, improved ...

Hydrocarbon deposits on injector nozzles and internal surfaces (far right) can impede their function and performance. Corrosion inhibitors, detergent additives, and lubricity agents can help alleviate ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader curious about using Marvel Mystery Oil. AP Photo/David Zalubowski ...

Let’s talk about fuel additives. You’ve probably seen them lined up on store shelves, promising to boost your car’s performance, clean your engine, or even improve your gas mileage. They’re like the ...